sateen

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

sa·teen

noun \sa-ˈtēn, sə-\

Definition of SATEEN

: a smooth durable lustrous fabric usually made of cotton in satin weave

Origin of SATEEN

alteration of satin
First Known Use: circa 1878

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